News – The Labour PartyDuring pre-legislative scrutiny of the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill 2025 we heard extensive testimony from a variety of experts who highlighted the extremely serious concerns associated with this Bill. The significant concerns raised, and risks identified by witnesses, as well as steps that should be taken and crucial changes needed…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s transport spokesperson Ciaran Ahern TD has said Luas workers must have their conditions protected following the news that Transdev has not been awarded a new contract for the service. Deputy Ahern said: “The news that Transdev will not retain the Luas contract will likely come as a huge surprise to…

News – The Labour Party No Government urgency on lack of healthcare options for psychiatric patients in prisons – Cloverhill Court judge calls out lack of options. No Government plan to fully open Central Mental Hospital beds – one third remain unopen, four years after the new facility opened. Diversion not detention needs to be…

News – The Labour Party Number of special class places will not meet need Labour education spokesperson Deputy Eoghan Kenny has warned that a fresh crisis in special education is now inevitable after officials confirmed at the Public Accounts Committee that the level of resources available for special classes in 2026 and 2027 will not…

News – The Labour Party REITs celebrate as renters struggle Government must introduce emergency rent brake if rents surge Labour housing spokesperson Deputy Conor Sheehan has warned that Government rent changes coming into effect this Sunday will drive unaffordable increases for tenants while large real estate investment trusts signal rising profits to shareholders. Responding to…

News – The Labour Party The evidence is undeniable – We need action now Labour MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has welcomed figures presented to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drug Use today showing that Ireland’s first supervised injection facility has treated over 270 non-fatal overdoses, with naloxone administered 412 times in 2025 – equating to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Senator Laura Harmon has called for an immediate pause on plans for a large scale residential development at the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home site, after developer Estuary View Enterprises was granted planning permission to build apartments on the land. Senator Harmon said: “This decision has caused deep distress…

News – The Labour Party Only two part-time pathologists covering coronial work in Limerick, Clare and part of Tipperary  Govt must progress new Coroners’ Bill to modernise the 1962 Act Labour TD for Limerick City Conor Sheehan has called on Government to find a long-term solution to the chronic shortage of pathologists nationwide calling for…